General Information
Revision date
2013-10-22
Product name
SULFUR DIOXIDE
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Valero Marketing & Supply Company and Affiliates
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
CorpHSE@valero.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Gases under pressure Compressed gas
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Do not breathe gas. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.
